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Hotel Merlini

1.0 star property
Travelers find a welcoming base for historic landmark exploration at this downtown hotel, where attentive staff create a comfortable atmosphere for guests

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Hotel Merlini, in downtown's center, offers a warm reception. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and secure valuables in the front-desk safe. With 24/7 staff, visitors have a hassle-free stay while exploring the area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 441
AED 515 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, a neighborhood in Florence, Hotel Merlini is near a train station. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Fortezza da Basso. Florence Botanical Gardens and Boboli Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Florence travel guide
Map
Via Faenza 56, Florence, FI, 50123

What's nearby

  • Central Market which includes markets, food and interior views
    Central Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • the ancient military fort Fortezza da Basso, now it is home to conferences, concerts and exhibitions
    Fortezza da Basso
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella which includes a garden, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore featuring a city, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Via Faenza
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Florence Santa Maria Novella Station
    6 min walk
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Tonarelli
    4 min walk
  • Burger King
    4 min walk
  • Mò Si Caffetteria alla Vecchia Maniera
    3 min walk
  • Matto Matto
    3 min walk
  • Bondi Focacceria
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Merlini

Hotel near Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Close to Central Market and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, Hotel Merlini has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Merlini offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.90 per person

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 7 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Merlini
Hotel Merlini Florence
Merlini Florence
Albergo Merlini Florence
Albergo Merlini Hotel
Albergo Merlini Florence
Hotel Merlini Hotel
Hotel Merlini Florence
Hotel Merlini Hotel Florence

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Merlini pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Merlini?

As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Merlini on 13 March 2026 start from AED 441, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Merlini?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Merlini?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hotel Merlini located?

Located in Historic Centre of Florence, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Central Market and Fortezza da Basso. Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are also within 10 minutes. Valfonda - Stazione Santa Maria Novella Tram Stop and Fortezza Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Hotel Merlini Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Merlini is a beautiful and unique stay! My girlfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and loved our room, the rustic Tuscan decor and the family who run the hotel are so hospitable and friendly, we didn't want to leave! The location is so central in Florence, recommend very highly!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a building with a hostel and other hotels. But the lift takes you to a beautifully old-fashioned hotel on the top floor without any noise from lower down. The breakfast room is particularly attractive, with paintings and a view to the Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio. Breakfast was great too. The staff couldn't have been more helpful (we much appreciated the umbrella they lent us!)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was in a very safe location. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Room was spacious, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful old building, the top floor of which, contains the Hotel Merlini. The ground level has a bar with karaoke, but the activity dies down by 11pm or so. Even in full swing, the sounds faded away by the time I got upstairs - a benefit to the old style of construction. The room was spotless and well maintained during my stay. The hotel is not a 4 star hotel with pool, concierge, workout room, etc. but I didn't want that. I don't go to Firenze to be entertained at a resort-like compound. I want a place to sleep, wash up, and turnaround to hit the town again. The family that runs it is very friendly and always (24hrs a day) available to let you in - as your room key does not open the front door, it is manned by a family member at all times. At first, I thought that was inefficient, but I am sure it is done for security reasons. If what you are looking for is a clean room, friendly staff, in a simple but clean and well-maintained hotel that is 5 minutes from rail and in the midst of the old section of the city, this is the place for you. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

O Sr Rosário nós recebeu e foi muito amigável e rápido. A equipe inteira muito amigável e prestativos. A pesar de ser um prédio antigo da pra ver que as instalações foram reformadas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La mejor ubicación todo cerca. El personal maravilloso todos atentos todo el tiempo. Regresamos.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfetto personale gentile disponibile per qualsiasi cosa soggiorno piacevole posto strategico camera bella ristrutturata consiglio il soggiorno presso questo hotel TOP
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donatella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il gestore è stato disponibilissimo info di ogni tipo e nel darci consigli su dove cenare, abbiamo potuto lasciare le valigie dal check out fino alla partenza del treno. Posizione comoda per vicinanza Stazione Smn ma anche per ristoranti, luoghi da visitare, Mercato Centrale
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ubicacion excelente. Mejor imposible, cerva de todo para ir caminando y comodo para ir y volver de la eatacion de tren. Personal super atentos y amorosos. Habitacion muy buen tamaño, comoda y limpieza perfecta.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Due passi dalla stazione di Santa Maria Novella
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Camera pulita,personale molto gentile
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

The outside looks old but when we saw our room it was nice. All the comforts are available. Will definitely refer this hotel to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo custo benefício

Ótima localização, hotel familiar, atendimento ótimo, café bom, quarto amplo, cama boa, ótimo custo benefício.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great, affordable place to stay

We LOVED staying at the Merlini (3 nights). The couple who run it are extremely nice and helpful (as we checked out, they even offered my kids a brioche). It is 5-10 minutes walk from the Duomo, 5 mn from the train station. There are trattoria, fruit vendors, pasticerrias (for fresh breakfast items and sandwiches) on the street and the adjacent one. We could see the Duomo from our room. I felt totally safe leaving computers and some valuables in the room. You do need to walk up 4 flights of stairs, and the AC was not working in the room (but I didn't ask to get it fixed, it was fine without it). I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful during checkin/checkout. Assisted bringing luggage up and down flight of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy agradable, el detalle por el que no le doy una excelente, es el tema de la limpieza, lámparas muy sucias, y tampoco te cambian las toallas sucias, quizás es lo normal en un Hotel de pocas estrellas, no lo sé
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

SUBODH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Well located small hotel, helpful owner

Overall, it was a good experience. The owner was very helpful and friendly. Absence of elevator can be a discomfort if you are carrying heavy luggage. The property is located on 3rd floor. Five minutes walk from SMN train station. One can walk to all tourist attractions from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Good location. Short walk to Duomo.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cristiane, Suwanee, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a great location where you can do everything by walking; close to the train station and the main attractions in Florence. The owners, Rosario and Gabriella are lovely, they make sure everything is perfect for you. I love staying in there and when we come back to Florence we will stay at Hotel Merlini again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Meme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dude making me expresso in the morning. Kind of warm feeling to it. Room was good. Looks like the shower was remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

LUCIANO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Soggiorno in linea con quanto previsto, anche per l'hotel, unica pecca (ma si sapeva) il fatto di dover fare 3 piani a piedi per arrivare.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matilde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy recomendable

El hotel está muy céntrico y el personal es muy amable. La relación calidad precio es muy buena. El desayuno muy rico, todo muy limpio, el baño nuevo recién reformado, por ponerle una pega, hay que subir escaleras, aunque están haciendo el ascensor
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiorillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soggiorno a Firenze

Ottima sistemazione tutto a pochi passi dalla stazione ferroviaria hotel quasi al centro di tutto a pochi passi dalle varie attrazioni servizio ottimo personale gentilissimo camera pulita bagno nuovo Tutto perfetto consigliatissimo
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

SAM, Laives BZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esperienza positiva, personale molto gentile, camera pulita. Bagni nuovi. Ci ritornerei.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018